Qiannan (黔南)

Attractions in Qiannan

Visit Libo Seven Small Arches (Xiaoqikong), Duyun Jianjiang River, and the Maolan Karst Forest.

Popular Routes

Day 1: Libo Xiaoqikong scenic area.
Day 2: Maolan Karst Forest and Duyun city.

Food & Dining

Try Guizhou sour soup fish, Buyei rice cakes, spicy tofu, and mountain vegetables.

Shopping

Buy ethnic minority crafts, Libo specialties, Guizhou tea, and batik textiles.

Local Vibe & Fun Facts

Local Vibe: Qiannan (黔南) is mountainous, misty, and unexpectedly bold. Locals love sour-spicy fish soup, festivals, and their rising role as China’s data valley. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Guizhou sour soup fish shows up on every local menu.

Fun Facts:

• Qiannan is home to Libo Seven Small Arches (Xiaoqikong), a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.

• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.

• Guizhou sour soup fish is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.

Speak Like a Local

Locals in Qiannan have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:

板扎 (bǎn zhā) — Great.

搞哪样 (gǎo nǎ yàng) — What are you doing?

怪噜 (guài lū) — Strange / mixed.

Famous People

• Wang Yangming — The Ming philosopher developed his ideas while exiled in Guizhou.

• Zhang Xueliang — The Young Marshal was held in Guizhou’s mountains.

• Ding Baozhen — The Qing official after whom kung pao chicken is named.